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Eight more candidates file nomination papers in Palakkad district

11 candidates file nominations for Lok Sabha elections in Palakkad and Alathur constituencies, with asset details available online.

The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024

Yaduveer’s radio programme suspended, claims Congress

The Congress on Thursday claimed that a radio programme by BJP candidate from Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency Yaduveer Krishnadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar that was broadcasted on a private radio channel in Mysuru has been suspended following their complaint to the Election Commission.

The Hindu · Mar 28, 2024

Bombay HC sets aside EC notification for bypoll in Akola West Assembly constituency

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court overturned the Election Commission’s notification for conducting a bypoll in the Akola West Assembly constituency in Maharashtra on April 26.

The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024

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BJP accused of misusing central investigating agencies ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Hyderabad TPCC leader accuses BJP of biased electoral environment, urges Election Commission to prevent agency raids pre-election.

The Hindu · Mar 23, 2024

Watch | What is the Model Code of Conduct? | Explained

A video explaining the Model Code of Conduct which is enforced by the Election Commission of India

The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024

"It will lead to chaos, uncertainty": Supreme Court rejects pleas to stay appointment of ECs

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to put on hold the two Election Commissioners' appointments under the Chief Election Commissioner. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 21, 2024

Lok Sabha polls | Polling to be held between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. in Tamil Nadu on April 19

Election Commission announces Lok Sabha election polling details for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on April 19, 2024.

The Hindu · Mar 20, 2024

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JD(S) seeks deployment of paramilitary forces in Bengaluru Rural constituency and transfer of senior officials

Seeking the transfer of senior officials in Ramanagaram district for allegedly colluding with Congress candidate in Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha constituency, former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday urged the Election Commission to deploy paramilitary forces to ensure free and fair election in the constituency.

The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024

SC allows Sharad Pawar faction to use 'Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar' name for LS polls

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Sharad Pawar faction to use 'Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar' as its name for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 19, 2024

Electoral bond data | Who gave the most and which party got how much in the first two years

Election Commission reveals top electoral bond purchasers and parties, Supreme Court demands full disclosure from SBI.

The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024

Dissent is encouraged within the ECI: CEC on Arun Goel’s resignation

New Delhi Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar encourages dissent within the poll panel, addressing the resignation of Arun Goel.

The Hindu · Mar 16, 2024

Election Commission to announce Lok Sabha poll dates today

The Election Commission of India will announce the poll dates for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Saturday a spokesperson of the poll body said on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 16, 2024

Finance Min Nirmala Sitharaman must release full data on Poll Bonds: Congress

The Congress asked Sitharaman to release the full data on donations a day after Election Commission posted the entire list of donors and political parties. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 15, 2024

NCP vs NCP: "Stick to your identity," SC to Ajit Pawar faction; questions it for using Sharad Pawar's photos for campaigning

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Ajit Pawar faction, which has been officially recognised as the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) by the Election Commission of India, as to why it is using veteran leader Sharad Pawar's photos for campaigning. Read further on Dynamite News

Dynamite News · Mar 14, 2024

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Dynamite News · Mar 13, 2024

SBI tells SC it has complied with its direction to provide Electoral Bonds data to ECI

The Chairman of SBI has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court apprising that in compliance with the top court's order, date of purchase of each Electoral Bond, the name of the purchaser and the denomination of the Electoral Bond purchased has been furnished to the Election Commission of India.…

The Hindu · Mar 13, 2024

Appointment of EC | Supreme Court to hear plea to bring CJI back in selection committee

Supreme Court to urgently hear plea on unfair advantage in Election Commission appointments, challenging new law.

The Hindu · Mar 12, 2024

Election Commission begins consultation with political parties in J&K to review LS poll preparedness

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and other officials of the poll panel, who arrived in Srinagar on Monday for a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, held interactions with delegations from the National Conference, PDP, BJP, CPI(M), Congress, and the Aam Admi Party, officials said in Srinagar.

Dynamite News · Mar 11, 2024

"Ensure level-playing field for free, fair and inducement-free elections": CEC Rajiv Kumar directs poll observers

In the run-up to the forthcoming General Elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, the Election Commission of India on Monday organised a briefing for Observers to be deployed in the States and Union Territories. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Hindu · Mar 11, 2024

Congress leader moves SC seeking to restrain Centre from appointing new ECs

Two vacancies of election commissioners have arisen following the resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel and Anup Chandra Pandey’s retirement.

The Hindu · Mar 10, 2024

Panel, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, likely to appoint new Election Commissioners by March 15

Election Commission vacancies to be filled by March 15, amid concerns over autonomy and upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024

Election Commission or election omission, asks Congress after Arun Goel resigns as EC

The Congress expressed “deep concern” over Election Commissioner Arun Goel’s resignation and said if the “systematic decimation” of independent institutions is not stopped then democracy shall be usurped by dictatorship

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

Union government, Election Commission’s RTI portals face ‘emergency maintenance’, data leaks

Government RTI portals face technical issues, compromising data security and accessibility for applicants, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.

The Hindu · Feb 28, 2024

BJP urges Election Commission to videograph voting process at all stations

BJP seeks videographing of voting process at booths; requests Election Commission to consider reforming approval process for political parties’ media content

The Hindu · Feb 19, 2024

SC allows Sharad Pawar faction to continue using ‘NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar’ name, apply to EC for symbol

Supreme Court directs Election Commission to maintain 'Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar' name until further orders.

The Hindu · Feb 18, 2024

Supreme Court to hear Sharad Pawar's plea against EC order recognising Ajit Pawar-led faction as real NCP

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea of Sharad Pawar challenging an Election Commission order recognising the Ajit Pawar-led faction as the real NCP

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